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Changes in naturalization: dual citizenship to become possible

Citizenship is a fundamental part of our lives. Every person has one, some even two or more. It determines which country we belong to, what rights we have, where we are at home. But often the reality of life is more complex: many people move permanently away from the country whose

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Significant changes in citizenship law

Freedom of movement throughout Europe, an unrestricted right to vote, a passport that is one of the "most valuable" in the world - German citizenship brings many advantages. Those who have not already acquired it by birth through a German parent can apply for naturalization, and thus take the final step towards

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New skilled labor immigration law 2023

The Skilled Worker Immigration Act of 01 March 2020 introduced many changes to German residence law, including the accelerated skilled worker procedure and the job-seeking visa. Now, by resolution of June 23, 2023, the Bundestag has adopted a draft bill by the federal government that further develops the existing rules on skilled labor immigration, thus giving the

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Employer obligations when employing foreign workers in Germany

The shortage of skilled workers is increasingly putting the focus of German companies on labor migration. If the number of appropriately trained employees in Germany is too low, looking abroad can help. Increasingly, German employers are recruiting their employees from EU/EFTA and third countries.

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Intra-corporate transfer: How the ICT card can be used to successfully transfer data within a company across national borders.

The ICT Directive enables companies based outside the European Union (EU) to transfer their employees (managers, specialists, trainees) within the company to the EU. Thus, the ICT card is a temporary residence permit for the temporary employment of foreign workers in a European branch of a company based outside the EU.

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Fiat Ducato diesel scandal - BGH ruling of 26.06.2023 increases chances of compensation for damages

The diesel scandal, which has also affected Fiat, has been occupying the automotive industry and consumers for a long time. Various manufacturers of diesel engines have installed so-called defeat devices in their engines. This made the vehicles appear much "cleaner" than they actually were.

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Together instead of alone: How German companies can attract foreign skilled workers

The shortage of skilled workers is having an increasing impact on the German economy. Current trends around the topics of new work and work-life balance as well as demographic change show: It is not getting any easier to attract qualified specialists to one's own company. In order to remain competitive internationally, new concepts are needed to

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Acute Remedy for Skilled Worker Shortage: The Accelerated Skilled Worker Procedure

The German state has created a politically and economically powerful instrument to combat the acute shortage of skilled workers in the Federal Republic.

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ECJ ruling of 21.03.2023: Fiat faces wave of damages in emissions scandal

The diesel scandal, which has also affected Fiat, has been occupying the automotive industry and consumers for a long time. Various manufacturers of diesel engines have installed so-called defeat devices in their engines. This made the vehicles appear much "cleaner" than they actually were.

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